The
Programme will enable the launch of 4 tonne class of communication satellites
into Geo synchronous orbit to meet India’s satellite communication requirement.

It
helps India to self-reliant in launching 4 tonne class communication satellites
and also to meet

Country’s
demand on rural broadband connectivity, increase and sustain the availability
of transponders for DTH, VSAT and Television broadcasters and more.

4.Decline in MMR.

India has shown
a significant reduction in Maternal Mortality Rate with 22 % reduction since
2013 according to latest Sample Registration System Data.

MMR
has reduced from 167 in 2011-2013 to 130 in 2014-2016.

Kerala
topped the list with an MMR of 46, followed by Maharashtra with 61 and Tamil is
in Third position with 66.

5.Global Peace Index 2018.

According
the latest Global Peace Index, India has ranked 136th place in most
peaceful countries

Iceland
Tops the list followed by New Zealand , Austria, Portugal and Denmark.

6.MoU b/w India and Netherlands.

Union Cabinet has given its nod on extension of Memorandum of Understanding on technical cooperation in the field of Spatial planning, Water management and Mobility management between India and Netherlands.

MoU will promote bilateral cooperation between both countries and provided employment opportunities in these areas.

7.Tuna
fishing harbour

Tamil
Nadu State Government has announced to set up World Class Tuna Fishing Harbour
in Tiruvottiyur , Tiruvalluvar District.

8.Baikho
festival

Baikho
religious Festival has celebrated by Rubha tribal community at kamruph district
in Assam